Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics Position Available In Floyd, Georgia

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Employer
Berry College
Location
Mount Berry, Georgia, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Mar 19, 2025
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Job Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Berry College invites applications for three Visiting Assistant Professor positions in mathematics, beginning in August 2025 and lasting through May 2027. These positions will focus on teaching introductory courses in mathematics and statistics. Successful candidates will be especially interested in engaging students from various disciplines. The department is dedicated to innovative pedagogy through active learning methods and mentoring students from a wide range of backgrounds. Candidates should share our department’s commitment to student engagement inside and outside the classroom and demonstrate aptitude and enthusiasm for student-centered teaching, consistent with research-based pedagogies, in a residential college environment. Beyond high-quality teaching, the successful candidate should also be an active participant in the life of the department. The candidate will be supported by the college in applying for Project NExT or other professional development programs. The primary duties of this position include teaching courses that serve a broad cross-section of the campus community, either as required courses of majors or as part of Foundations (general education) offerings.

Requirements:

Applicants with a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related discipline are preferred; applicants with a master’s degree in mathematics and significant collegiate teaching experience will be considered.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry’s educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: “We educate the head, heart, and hands – to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities.” Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master’s level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College’s stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry’s ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu , or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application describing their interest in this position and commitment to Berry’s mission and values; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that articulates their teaching approach, experience, and goals; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and the names and contact information of three references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with specific questions about the position may contact the department chair, Dr. Ron Taylor, at rtaylor@berry.edu.